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Vivienne Rodham

Kuranda,QLD

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced nurse with over 35 years of experience Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Advanced Practice

ICON Cancer Care
Cairns , Qld
2014.03 - Current
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Care of Patients receiving Radiation therapy
  • Education and counselling for Patients and Family
  • Monitor and treat Radiation therapy toxicities
  • Maintain infection control and safety for all patients and staff
  • ECG's , IV therapy, Specimen collection, Pain Management. Wound Care
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Queensland Health Cairns Hospital
Cairns , QLD
2011.07 - 2015.03

Medical oncology Clinic

Haematology Clinic

Radiation Oncology clinic.

Minor procedures Unit delivering immunotherapy , Blood transfusions , Iron infusions to Pts from the above Clinics

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Advanced Practice

Cairns Day Surgery
Cairns , Qld
2007.11 - 2011.03

Recovery and Discharge Nurse.

14 Bedded recovery unit.

Post anaesthesia care of Unconscious / conscious patients.

IV pain management

Wound management

Post operative education


Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Paediatrics

Women's And Children's Hospital
Adelaide , SA
2003.05 - 2006.08

Surgical ward for Trauma , Burns, Orthopaedics and urology.

Care of Infants , children and teenagers.

Pain management

Burns dressings.

Naso gastric and Peg tub feeding

General wound dressings .

Catheter care

Post operative observations and care



Emergency Medical Technician

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
Belfast , N Ireland
1996.05 - 2002.05
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Responded to over 6 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Hospital And Private Facilities
Belfast , N Ireland
1987.07 - 1996.02

General nursing ,

Disability care,

Paediatric infectious diseases


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
2004

Re Entry To Advanced Enrolled Nursing

Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, Sa
11.2003

Diploma of Emergency Medical Care

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
Belfast
07.1997

Nursing

Sothern Area School of Nursing
Craigavon , Co Down , Northern Ireland
04.1987

Skills

  • Teambuilding
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Active Listening
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • PPE Compliance
  • Self-Motivated
  • Attention to Detail
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Problem-Solving
  • Data Entry
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Planning and Coordination

Hobbies

In my spare time I enjoy Pilates, Swimming and looking after my many animals.

2 dogs, 2 miniature pigs and 2 pygmy goats

Timeline

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Advanced Practice

ICON Cancer Care
2014.03 - Current

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Queensland Health Cairns Hospital
2011.07 - 2015.03

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Advanced Practice

Cairns Day Surgery
2007.11 - 2011.03

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Paediatrics

Women's And Children's Hospital
2003.05 - 2006.08

Emergency Medical Technician

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
1996.05 - 2002.05

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Hospital And Private Facilities
1987.07 - 1996.02

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery

University of South Australia

Re Entry To Advanced Enrolled Nursing

Royal Adelaide Hospital

Diploma of Emergency Medical Care

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service

Nursing

Sothern Area School of Nursing
Vivienne Rodham